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Ford 861D starting issue
- kearby
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- Forum: Tractor & Farm Talk
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Ford 861D starting issue
Yes. The engine was completly removed, disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and repaired or replaced parts as necessary by a professional mechanic. He has not been able to get it to start. The injection pump was removed and serviced by a respected company that has been in business locally for...- kearby
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Ford 861D starting issue
Ford 861 Diesel won't start after major overhaul.- kearby
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Diesel Air Cleaner Box
Shoud you decide not to use that air cleaner I would like to purchase it from you. If you are interested please reply. Thanks, kw -
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Air Cleaner
The latches on that air cleaner are called "toggle latches". They are available on Amazon. Search: "toggle latch strap". If you are prepared to do some "farmer engineering" you may be able to make this work. -
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601 Starter issue
Sounds like a grounding issue to me. Check out the grounding cable on the battery ground. Make sure it is clean, tight, and continuous. -
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Re: Fuel Shutoff Valve
You might find it useful to acquire a "tubing wrench" to turn the nut on the fuel line. It is like a box end wrench with a cut-out to allow it to slip over the tubing, and you can make shorter strokes as you tighten. I have a set of these (Craftsman) in my tool chest. Saves a lot of frustration. -
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Phosphoric acid
We have used a product called Ospho on the farm for years. When applied to rusty iron it combines with Oxygen and Phosphorous and ferrous metals to create Iron Phosphate which is black, hard, smooth, and shiny, and can be painted or left as is. It gets rid of the rust and lasts for a long time...- kearby
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861 Ford Diesel Engine (172 CID)
I thought that might be the case. I have a torque wrench, but I'm not sure how reliable it is. New bolts are expensive; do you think it would be acceptable to reuse the old ones? -
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861 Ford Diesel Engine (172 CID)
I do have an original 1950"s version Shop Manual. I took the pistons to an automotive machine shop; I was told that the pistons were usable. I also "miked" the sleeves; the machine shop said they were acceptable; however, two of them have slight ridges at the top. I have a ridge reamer; how do... -
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861 Ford Diesel Engine (172 CID)
I recently bought a 861 Ford Diesel Powermaster that had been disassembled 40 years ago. I am now reassembling the engine. I am reusing the original pistons with new rings and rod bearings. The rod bearing cap bolts and nuts are present; however, I find no washers in the bucket of parts. Can...
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